MMRDA and Mumbai University sign agreement for construction of elevated road

MMRDA will be constructing 1.2-km long elevated road with 2+2 lanes from Bharat Diamond Bourse Junction in BKC to Vakola Junction near WEH. For the purpose, Mumbai University will hand over a land admeasuring18,834 sq. meters to MMRDA

Besides the above mentioned road, MMRDA will construct 400 metre long and 30 metre wide road in the vicinity of Mumbai University for additional connectivity from BKC to SCLR. For the purpose, Mumbai University will hand over a land admeasuring15,881 square meters to MMRDA

In all, the University will hand over land admeasuring 34,715 square meters. The TDR, generated after handing over of the land to MMRDA, will be sold and used for the overall development of Mumbai University which will include construction of Hostels, Staff Quarters, Guests House, Science Block etc. in an area admeasuring 3 lakh sq. meters approximately.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), in its pursuit to provide better connectivity to ever developing Bandra-Kurla Complex, is constructing a few roads

Viaduct from Chunabhatti Railway Station to EEH including dispersal system

Construction of ROB in lieu of level crossing near Chunabhatti Railway Station on VN Purav Marg is a part of BKC Connector project as requested by Railways. Length of ROB is 300-m with 2+2 lanes. This ROB will eliminate level crossing

The project will provide faster connectivity between BKC and EEH. Will also decongest Sion-Dharavi area. The estimated cost of the work is Rs.155.70 crore. The project is expected to be completed by April 2018.